South Australia bans fish-shaped soy sauce containers

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South Australia bans fish-shaped soy sauce containers, becoming the first region globally to do so. The ban, effective September 1, 2025, targets small plastic containers often included with sushi takeaways, as they are too small for waste sorting machinery. This measure is part of broader environmental legislation aimed at reducing single-use plastic pollution, following similar restrictions in other countries.


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